US Bridges

L-00036 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · Tucumcari W. Interchange · Structure no. 000000000007122

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00036 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-00036 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,603 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesL-00036
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
LocationTucumcari W. Interchange
RouteInterstate 36
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15163, -103.77565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2023)
Projected traffic1,603 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2080 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00036 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-00036 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does L-00036 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is L-00036 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns L-00036 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.